History and archaeology / Bridge
Uzunköprü (Ergene Bridge)
Uzunköprü, Edirne
At 1,392 meters over the Ergene, one of the longest stone bridges in the world; a 15th-century structure that gave the district its name.
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Its story
Uzunköprü (the Long Bridge) was built on the orders of Murad II between 1426–1443 over the Ergene River and its marshy plain. With a length of about 1,392 meters and 174 arches, it is regarded as one of the longest stone bridges in the world. Reliefs of elephants, lions and birds on its piers can still be made out if you look closely. A mosque and soup kitchen (imaret) were built at the head of the bridge, forming the nucleus of today's town. Long open to vehicle traffic, the bridge's load was reduced after its restoration.
Key facts
- Length
- About 1,392 m
- Period
- Ottoman, 1426–1443
- Number of arches
- 174
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Hiking
Location
41.27608, 26.67669
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uzun_K%C3%B6pr%C3%BC | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uzunk%C3%B6pr%C3%BC_Bridge | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6053470